AOL, run by CEO Tim Armstrong, said the journalists will continue to get paid in 30 days.

AOL Controller Lara Sweet had sent a “Dear AOL Supplier” notice earlier this month saying that the company was stretching out payments to 90 days — to align the system with that of the internet portal’s parent, Verizon.

But apparently the change will affect AOL’s large suppliers only — not its freelancers.

“This is for new contracts going forward and will not impact individual contractors and freelancers,” the spokeswoman said of the 90-day pay terms.